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Hellena
Jang
Hellena Jang is a leading voice in South Korea’s improv scene — a performer, director, and coach known for her bold creativity and infectious energy. Since beginning her improv journey in 2011 with Seoul City Improv, Hellena has trained extensively across the globe with institutions such as The Second City, iO, Huge Theater, The Annoyance Theater, ComedySportz, and The Pack Theater.
In 2014, she founded Korea’s first Improv School, introducing improvisational theater to a new generation of performers and audiences. She also created and directs IMFROG, one of Korea’s most acclaimed improv troupes, known for blending K-drama storytelling with international formats to create a distinctly Korean improv voice.
Hellena has performed and taught at international festivals across Asia, North America, and Europe, earning standing ovations and rave reviews for her expressive, high-energy style. Her teaching celebrates truth, emotion, and connection — all with a signature dash of playful K-drama flair.
COME TO
Hellena
's WORKSHOPS
K-drama: Culture meets character
Hellena Jang
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she/her
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South Korea
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IMFROG
Discover the heart, secrets, and drama that make K-dramas so addictive.
Step into the world of Korean drama — where emotions run deep, relationships twist, and every glance could change everything. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create bold yet truthful characters and explore longform scenework infused with the heightened emotion, cinematic tension, and humor of K-dramas.
We’ll dive into classic K-drama dynamics — all while grounding our play in truth. Expect heartfelt monologues, delicious tension, and just the right amount of kimchi slapstick.By the end, you’ll have the tools to build layered characters, drive emotional narratives, and bring that signature K-drama flair to your improv scenes.
Improvising in a second language
Hellena Jang
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she/her
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South Korea
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IMFROG
Language barriers can be a daunting hurdle to getting up on stage for the first time, and may even scare people from performing altogether!
Hellena was once like that and now leaps above the language barrier to standing ovations!
How does she do this? If you also find yourself intimidated to perform in a language that you’re not 100% proficient in, come along and dive in with Hellena as she shares her secrets using fun exercises that can help scare the language jitters away! With some practice, you too can communicate purposefully on stage.
